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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 352.67 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 352.67 and 172.67 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 352.67 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/352.67 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 352.67 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 60,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,892.90/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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